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Greg Abbott: “Over the past two years alone, your property taxes by Harris…”

Featuring: Greg Abbott, Republican | Governor of Texas

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Governor Abbott Delivers Address at Take Back Harris County Gala

Published | Video Starts at 26:31

And I say that every property taxing jurisdiction must live within the same spending limits as the state does. Let me give you an example of what you guys saw right here in Harris County. Over the past two years alone, your property taxes by Harris county alone have increased almost 14%. including using your taxpayer money to spend more on their programs, including providing legal defense for illegal immigrants. Here in Harris county, they don't need your tax money for that. (26:31–26:38)

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Asserts that Harris County property taxes have increased by almost 14% over the past two years.

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